Visitor restrictions at York Hospital have been relaxed

Visitor restrictions at York Hospital have been relaxed after progress in the battle to defeat the norovirus outbreak.

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust eased the limits it imposed at the end of January.

This was only the second time that the hospital had enforced restricted visiting, a measure which was introduced in a bid to contain the virus and protect patients and staff.

But Ward 35 which remains closed.

Until restrictions are lifted in full hospital managers ask that you follow these rules.

Only two visitors per patientPlease do not sit on bedsWash hands with soap and water when entering and leaving the wardDo not bring young children to visitIf you have been unwell do not visit until you have been free of symptoms for 48 hours.

Most people recover within one or two days from norovirus. But if symptoms persist (more than 48 hours), the advice is not to come to A&E but to phone your GP or contact NHS 111.